Sands Capital

Sands Capital is a growth equity firm based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 1992. The firm focuses on long-term investments in innovative growth businesses across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer products. Sands Capital operates through two affiliates: Sands Capital Management, which invests in public market companies, and Sands Capital Ventures, which targets private market investments. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes rigorous fundamental analysis combined with creative thinking to identify companies that are shaping the future. By enabling clients to engage with these growth opportunities, Sands Capital aims to enhance wealth prudently over time.

Cecil Y. Ang

Research Associate

Matthew Buckley

Senior Research Associate

Brian Christiansen

Executive Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst

Christopher Eng

Principal

Scott Frederick

Managing Director

Kumar Gautam

Partner

Michael J. Ginder

Partner

Michael Graninger

Managing Partner

Michael Graninger

Partner

Nicholas Graziano

Principal, Portfolio Services

Barron B. Martin, Jr.

Senior Research Associate

Annie McCormick

Director, Client Service

Mark McGovern

Venture Partner

Jake Merrill, CFA

Principal

Ian Ratcliffe

Managing Partner

Gene Riechers

Venture Partner

Frank M. Sands, Jr.

CEO, CIO

Marina Serenbetz

Partner

Shreya Singh

Associate

Erin Soule

Director of Finance and Operations

Christy Steele

Principal

Past deals in Series G

Snyk

Series G in 2022
Snyk Ltd. is a software as a service company that provides a platform for identifying, fixing, and monitoring vulnerabilities in applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, Snyk offers a range of solutions tailored for developers and security teams. Its key products include Snyk Code, a developer-first static application security testing tool, and container vulnerability management for securing Docker images. The platform also supports application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security, ensuring that all components of modern applications are secure. Snyk’s Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into developers' workflows, promoting collaboration between development and security teams. The company serves over 1,200 customers globally, including notable organizations like Google and Salesforce, and has formed a strategic partnership with Rapid7. Snyk is recognized for its contributions to enhancing application security in an increasingly digital landscape.

Nubank

Series G in 2021
Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.

Outreach

Series G in 2021
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.

DoorDash

Series G in 2019
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

MuleSoft

Series G in 2015
MuleSoft, Inc. is a provider of the Anypoint Platform, a cloud-based application integration solution that enables organizations to connect their applications, data, and devices. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MuleSoft's platform facilitates the creation of application networks by leveraging APIs, which serve as the essential connection points for data exchange among various systems. This integration software suite allows businesses to connect both cloud-based and on-premises applications, regardless of format or source, promoting operational agility and competitive advantage. MuleSoft's offerings include self-serve infrastructure through reusable building blocks, empowering customers to efficiently compose applications tailored to their needs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce and maintains a strategic alliance with IQVIA to enhance its service offerings.
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